Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Alaska
Hoffman & Blasco has served Alaskans for over 40 years, providing comprehensive legal representation across diverse practice areas. Our attorneys possess deep expertise in trial advocacy, appellate practice, and litigation, with extensive experience in Alaska's federal and state courts. We represent businesses, municipalities, and individuals in complex legal matters, including construction disputes, employment law, products liability, and Alaska Native Corporation litigation. Our team includes nationally recognized attorneys with Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings and affiliations with prestigious legal organizations.We combine decades of local knowledge with national legal training to deliver strategic solutions tailored to Alaska's unique legal landscape. Our practice spans commercial transactions, administrative hearings, and defense of healthcare providers, ensuring clients receive practical, results-oriented counsel. With a legacy of courtroom excellence and community service, we remain committed to protecting our clients' interests through rigorous advocacy and ethical representation.
Services
Civil litigation
Employment law defense
Commercial transactions
Municipal law
Appellate practice
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined legal experience in Alaska's courts
- Our attorneys hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer review ratings
- We represent clients in all Alaska judicial districts and federal courts
- Our team includes National Institute for Trial Advocacy faculty members
- We provide comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and municipalities
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- International Society of Barristers
Services
Civil litigation
Our firm handles complex civil litigation cases including personal injury defense, construction disputes, and business conflicts. We provide strategic representation in state and federal courts across Alaska. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with practical legal solutions to protect client interests.
Employment law defense
We defend employers in employment-related legal matters including wrongful termination claims, employee handbook development, and labor dispute resolution. Our services cover compliance with federal and state employment regulations across Alaska's diverse industries.
Municipal law
We serve as legal counsel for Alaska municipalities, providing guidance on governance issues and representing them in litigation. Our experience includes constitutional challenges and defense of local government entities in state and federal courts.
Appellate practice
Our attorneys handle appellate matters in Alaska Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. We focus on preserving trial court victories and developing effective appellate strategies for complex legal issues.
Alaska Native Corporation representation
We provide legal representation for Alaska Native Corporations in litigation and business matters. Our services include contract negotiations, governance issues, and defense in state and federal court proceedings.
People
Robert P. Blasco
Attorney
AV Preeminent-rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell, Robert has practiced Alaska law since 1977. He specializes in trial advocacy, appellate practice, and municipal law, with extensive experience in state and federal courts.
Paul M. Hoffman
Retired Attorney
Retired attorney with decades of experience in Alaska legal matters. Previously served as State Assistant Public Defender and District Attorney, handling complex litigation cases across various jurisdictions.
Shannon K. Costello
Legal Assistant
Supports the firm's attorneys with case preparation and client communication. Provides administrative assistance for litigation matters and legal documentation across all practice areas.
Dolores A. Owen
Business Manager
Manages firm operations and client relations. Coordinates administrative functions and ensures efficient delivery of legal services to clients throughout Alaska.
Questions
What areas of law does Hoffman & Blasco specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, employment law defense, commercial transactions, municipal law, appellate practice, and representation of Alaska Native Corporations.
How long has Hoffman & Blasco served Alaska clients?
Our attorneys have provided legal services in Alaska since 1977, with over four decades of combined experience.
Do you represent both businesses and government entities?
Yes, we represent corporations, healthcare providers, construction companies, and municipal governments in various legal matters.
What makes your firm different from other Alaska law firms?
Our unique combination of local expertise, national trial advocacy training, and Martindale-Hubbell rated attorneys sets us apart in Alaska legal practice.